Torrance man surrenders following standoff that forced evacuations

A Torrance man who broke out the windows of his parents' house surrendered Sunday following a four-hour standoff with police.

Matthew Williams, 23, was taken to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for psychiatric observation, and could face vandalism and other charges, Torrance police Sgt. Robert Watt said.

Williams' parents called police to their home in the 3400 block of 227th Street about 9 a.m. because he was either under the influence of drugs or having psychological problems, Watt said.

When police arrived, Williams was breaking out the house's windows. Police surrounded the house and tried to contact him to come outside. A special weapons team was called in when it was learned Williams had access to weapons inside the home, Watt said.

Residents of 10 neighboring homes were forced to evacuate.

Williams exited the house about 1 p.m. and was shot with bean bag rounds.